Since 1995, I’ve been a do-it-yourself investor (DIY investing). It all started when I saw my father trading stocks on his Charles Schwab online account. I was hooked and asked him to teach me. The introduction led me to trade stocks during college. Sometimes I’d win, sometimes I’d lose. Thankfully, my portfolio was only about […]
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I have stated multiple times that real estate is my favorite asset class to build wealth. Therefore, choosing between real estate or bonds is a fairly straightforward decision. Real estate all the way. However, I thought it would be a useful exercise to determine which type of investment is best for whom and when. After
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A good net worth allocation is important to weather the consistent financial storms that tend to come every 5-10 years. The last thing you want is to have a net worth allocation mismatch with your risk tolerance and financial objectives. A savvy investor is congruent with thought and action. The right net worth allocation by
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Do you want to be a great investor? If so, then you need to learn how to connect the dots to make profitable investments nobody else can see. By investing in long-term trends, you can become a great investor. By properly allocating your assets in a risk-adjusted manner, you can also become a great investor.
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One of the great things about being a member of Congress is having power. The more power you have, the more influence you have. And the more influence you have, the more money you can make. Most senators, representatives, and delegates make a salary of $174,000 per year. However, the speaker of the House makes $223,500
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Bill Gates has taken on many roles over the course of his career: affable tech nerd, aloof billionaire, tennis player, visionary philanthropist. Before divorcing, Bill and Melinda Gates added a new title to that list: largest owners of US farmland. One way to get rich is to observe what rich people do with their money.
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Chances are you’ve been seeing the term NFT popping up in headlines all over the place. But what are NFTs? NFT is the abbreviation for non-fungible token. NFTs are a type of cryptographic asset that are verified using blockchain technology. Huh? WTH does that mean? If you a creator and an investor, NFTs could be
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The 60/40 portfolio is a classic investment portfolio consisting of 60% equities and 40% fixed income. If you are within five-to-ten years of retirement or are in retirement, a 60/40 portfolio is a common recommendation. Thanks to a low or negative correlation between stocks and bonds, soon-to-be retirees or retirees have been encouraged to hold
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Before reviewing my 1Q 2021 and discussing what’s next for various asset classes, let’s talk about hard things. Waiting for the opportune time to propose after buying an engagement ring is hard. The ring just starts burning a hole in your pocket. But do you know what’s even harder? Writing an April Fool’s Day post
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The following is a sponsored post by FarmTogether, a leading online marketplace that provides accredited investors with direct access to institutional-grade farmland. FarmTogether is a long-time supporter of Financial Samurai. The mainstreaming of alternative investments and farmland investing is picking up steam. For example, FarmTogether recently closed on the largest single-asset crowdfunded farmland investment to
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